CITIES
In a time of unprecedented urban growth and change, SmithGroup collaborates with clients and leads with responsive, creative city-building to realize the greatest benefits for our communities. We partner the public and private sectors and with community members to create resilient, human-centered solutions that make a real difference for the future of a city and its residents.
The multidisciplinary professionals who make up our Cities group have dedicated their careers to addressing the complex challenges that communities are facing. We bring together experts in urban planning, engineering, architecture and landscape architecture, creating diverse teams working across the full range of project scales. Our work is built on a foundation of inclusive public engagement and measurable outcomes for health and wellbeing, environmental stewardship and economic benefit.
EXPERTISE
As a leading multidisciplinary planning and design firm with offices across the U.S., SmithGroup focuses on four key areas of expertise and impact.
URBAN PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
MOBILITY & TRANSPORTATION
PARKS & PUBLIC SPACES
WATERFRONTS
PROJECTS
Danville Citywide Comprehensive Plan
An intensive community-based planning effort helps this Virginia city move past its divisive history, with a plan that emphasizes equity, health and climate resilience.
OUR TEAM
CITIES EXPERTS
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Creating an Affordable Future for Housing in the Urban Century
The unprecedented pace of urbanization in the 21st century has strained the capacity of cities and governments worldwide, raising an essential question: Will people be able to afford what it will cost to live in our increasingly urban future?
A New Model for Coastal Resilience
Shoreline protection and expanded public access come together in this video highlighting a compelling, community-based approach for scaling up resilience along Ohio’s Lake Erie coastline.
Contact Us
Michael Johnson
Vice President, Director of Cities
(954) 494-5022
michael.johnson [at] smithgroup.com